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Merchant Royal, and American Steamer William B. Travis

JULY 3RD. - TORBAY, DEVON. During thick fog the British steamer Merchant Royal and the American steamer William B. Travis had collided. The life-boat could not find them and was recalled, when it was learned that an American ship was standing by and that a tug was on her way to help. - Rewards, £8 17s..